Category: News
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Grant County livestock teams win big
By Jim Massey Freelance writer When Dennis Patterson was asked to judge Grant County 4-H livestock teams in 1988, he did so because two of his younger brothers were on…
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Mishka Tower: Aspiring Veterinarian Exploring Opportunities at UW–Madison
The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences takes great pride in recognizing the outstanding students in our program, and we are excited to showcase some of our amazing freshmen. Throughout…
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Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences launches master’s and PhD programs in animal and dairy sciences
The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences (ADS) in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences recently received approval from the UW Board of Regents to launch master’s and PhD…
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From Farm to Future: Nick Needham’s Dairy Science Ambitions at UW–Madison
The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences takes great pride in recognizing the outstanding students in our program, and we are excited to showcase some of our amazing freshmen. Throughout…
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Hog Breakdown Fundraiser: A Success for Education and Awareness
The Badger Meat Science Club (BMSC) proudly hosted the Hog Breakdown fundraiser on Saturday, March 8th. During the event, participants had the unique opportunity to purchase half of a pork…
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Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame honorees to be inducted on Apr. 10
Members of the Wisconsin livestock and meat industries are invited to help celebrate the induction of two individuals with outstanding lifetime contributions to the Wisconsin meat industry – Dan Sutherland…
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Midwest ADSA-USD Regional Meeting Returns After Five-Year Hiatus
The 2025 Midwest American Dairy Science Association Undergraduate Student Division (ADSA-USD) Regional Meeting marked a long-anticipated return after a five-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Hosted by Iowa State University…
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Dairy Science 375: Dairy Nutrition Experience Marks Another Year of Hands-On Learning
This January marked the 9th anniversary of Dairy Science 375: Dairy Nutrition Experience, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, a Land O’Lakes company. Seventeen students from UW–Madison, UW–Platteville, and UW–River…
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Aaron Bodie, UW—Madison alumni, at the University of Georgia
Aaron Bodie, the first PhD graduate under Dr. Ricke in the MSABD program, began working as an assistant professor in the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia…
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Pat Pharino seeks to teach meat science and promote meat safety
Napatsawan (Pat) Pharino, who grew up in Udon Thani, Thailand, is graduating this winter with a master’s degree in animal science. In this Q&A, she discusses her involvement with events…
